Flame Hawkfish (Neocirrhites armatus)
Fish in the family Cirrhitidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Flame Hawkfish is a small, vibrantly colored fish with a bright red to orange-red body, accented with white or light-colored bands running vertically across its sides. Its distinctive features include prominent cirri (whisker-like filaments) above the eyes and an elongated body adapted for hovering near crevices.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality meaty foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped fish, and small crustaceans. Multiple daily feedings support their high metabolism.
Difficulty and care for the Flame Hawkfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, typically found in tropical coral reef environments.
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